Family, Fishing and Making Wine
“To him, all good things – trout as well as eternal salvation – come by grace and grace comes by art and art dose not come easy." - Norman Mclean
For me life boils down the three things. Family, Fishing and Making wine. Red Band Cellars is the Fait Complis of all that I love and the way I express myself.
Washington State has diverse growing areas that allow for wines of character and diverse flavors and textures. The Columbia Valley wines are generous, fruity and priced for every day. The Walla Walla Wines are Savory, refined and intense, fitting for the finest occasion.
2018 Red Band Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards and Varietals:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla 10% Malbec Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
Fermentation:
Stemmed but uncrushed whole berry fermentation in one ton lots, hand punched with 21 days of Skin contact.
Ageing:
20 Months in French Oak Barrels, 25% new oak
Tasting Notes:
Savory nose with deep dark Cherry, Blackberry and the slightest hint of bacon in the background. Flavors are very dark and very ripe Berry fruits over layered velvety tannins. The finish lingers with similar dark fruits with wisps of cedar and cocoa on the finish!
Serving Suggestion:
Elk rib roast with a reduced cherry or blackberry sauce.
Drink now or age through 2030
2019 Red Band Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards and Varietals:
100% Sauvignon Blanc, Windy Ridge Vineyard, Columbia Valley
Fermentation:
Fermented slow and cold with just a kiss of oak
Ageing:
6 months on the lees, Steel Tank
Tasting Notes:
Melon and Peach with just a hint of citrus on the nose.Apricot and peach on the mid palate. Just a hint of grapefruit and lime on the finish
Serving Suggestion:
Sockeye Salmon with lime and ginger on the BBQ. Drink Now.
Drink now or age through 2030
2018 Red Band Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards and Varietals:
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla 10% Malbec Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
Fermentation:
Stemmed but uncrushed whole berry fermentation in one ton lots, hand punched with 21 days of Skin contact.
Ageing:
20 Months in French Oak Barrels, 25% new oak
Tasting Notes:
Savory nose with deep dark Cherry, Blackberry and the slightest hint of bacon in the background. Flavors are very dark and very ripe Berry fruits over layered velvety tannins. The finish lingers with similar dark fruits with wisps of cedar and cocoa on the finish!
Serving Suggestion:
Elk rib roast with a reduced cherry or blackberry sauce. Drink now or age through 2030
Drink now or age through 2030
2018 Red Band Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards and Varietals:
100% Syrah Eritage Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
Fermentation:
Stemmed but uncrushed whole berry fermentation in one ton lots, hand punched with 21 days of Skin contact.
Ageing:
20 Months in French Oak Barrels, 20% new oak
Tasting Notes:
Classic Syrah nose, savory gamey cassis with Cherry on top. Plush rich concentrated Lambert Cherry, Plum and cocoa over a seamless plush and mellow texture. The finish is Plum, loganberry and just the slightest hint of mint.
Serving Suggestion:
Lamb Chops, stacks and stacks of lamb chops. Drink now or age thru 2028
Drink now or age through 2030
